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14 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
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James Morris, later to be Jan Morris, is a reporter with The Times. On hearing the news that Everest has been conquered, he delivers the story to London - in a secret code. Show more
14 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
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On 2 June 1953, Coronation Day, news reaches London that Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay have been successful in reaching the summit of Mount Everest. Show more
14 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM
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Success for the British expedition. Mount Everest is conquered, and the first men to set foot on the summit are a Sherpa and a beekeeper from New Zealand. Show more
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Britain has a special relationship with Mount Everest. In 1953, the pressure was on to reach the top. For the British climbers, it's now or never. Show more
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It is 1953, and Britain is preparing to crown its young queen, Elizabeth II. The nation is also poised to hear news from Mount Everest. Has the British team made it to the top? Show more
